As the uses of artificial intelligence grow exponentially each year, there is a possible future where AI exacerbates injustice, deepens societal divides, and becomes a tool to violate or deny human rights. But, there’s another “possible”—where AI is used to bolster solutions to difficult challenges. Hear from innovators who are exploring the risks, and the power of artificial intelligence and machine learning to accelerate positive change.
Session Description
Time & Location
Time:
1:30 PM - 2:45 PM, Wednesday, April 10, 2019 BSTLocation:
Pyramid Room (TBEC)
Speakers
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SpeakerDirector, Amnesty Tech, Amnesty InternationalTanya co-founded and directs Amnesty International's global technology and human rights programme. Amnesty Tech undertakes investigations, campaigns and advocacy in relation to the human rights impacts of new and frontier technologies, whilst simultaneously investing in and pioneering…
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ModeratorCEO shift7; Former US CTO, shift7Megan Smith is an award-winning entrepreneur, engineer, and tech evangelist. She recently created shift7, a company driving tech-forward innovation for faster, scaled impact. Smith served as the third U.S. chief technology officer from 2014-2017 helping the President and his teams harness the…
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SpeakerFounder & CEO, Build ChangeWorld-class social innovator. Safe housing advocate. Bricklayer. Dr. Elizabeth Hausler is the Founder and CEO of Build Change and a global expert on resilient housing, post-disaster reconstruction, and systems change. Elizabeth’s strategic direction and leadership have grown Build Change from a few…
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SpeakerManaging Director, Business for Social ResponsibilityDunstan oversees BSR’s human rights, women’s empowerment, and inclusive economy practices. Previously, Dunstan led BSR’s information and communications technology and heavy manufacturing practices. He brings significant experience working in North America, EMEA, and Asia on a…
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SpeakerArtificial Intelligence Evangelist, IndividualWhen I'm not formulating strategy to grow products in emerging markets I write and speak on technology and I make things with Artificial Intelligence. I have a strong passion for fresh new ideas that will change the lives of those around me and I am a firm believer that Artificial Intelligence is on the…